Signs of Spiritual Growth

In light of our recent lesson on growing in godliness, I thought these were good words for reflection from JC Ryle (as posted on Kevin DeYoung's blog post). I'll include Kevin's post in its entirety:

J.C. Ryle:
The man whose soul is “growing” takes more interest in spiritual
things every year. He does not neglect his duty in the world. He discharges
faithfully, diligently, and conscientiously every relation of life, whether at
home or abroad. But the things he loves best are spiritual things. The ways, and
fashions, and amusements, and recreations of the world have a continually
decreasing place in his heart. He does not condemn them as downright sinful, nor
say that those who have anything to do with them are going to hell. He only
feels that they have a constantly diminishing hold on his own affections, and
gradually seem smaller and more trifling in his eyes. Spiritual companions,
spiritual occupations, spiritual conversation, appear of ever-increasing value
to him. Would any one know if he is growing in grace? Then let him look within
for increasing spirituality of taste. (Holiness, 107)

"So I ask myself: Do I love Jesus a little more this year and football a
little bit less? Do I love the word more and the world less? Do I love to long
for spiritual things more and entertainment, politics, and hobbies less? Are the
things that truly taste best tasting better to me?"